Paralympics 2024: When, who, and how to watch the Paris games

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If so, you’ll be thrilled to hear that thousands of elite athletes worldwide have come to France to converge in Paris for the Paralympics.

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They will compete for medals across dozens of sports.

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Yes, this is the world's biggest games event the Paralympics.

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The 2024 Paralympic Games begin in Paris this week and kick off with an outdoor opening ceremony on Wednesday and run until Sept. 8.

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